The Nigerian neighborhood in South Africa has been thrown into mourning following the killing of Emeka Uzor, a Nigerian nationwide, on Sunday.
The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) disclosed the incident in a press release made obtainable to journalists in Abuja on Monday.
The assertion was collectively signed by Sensible Nwobi, president of NUSA, and Akindele Olunloyo, the union’s nationwide publicity secretary.
NUSA stated Uzor was fatally shot at about 3:00 pm at a Caltex storage in Windsor East, Randburg, Johannesburg.
The union stated the deceased was attacked whereas seated in his automobile.
NUSA stated Uzor, who hailed from Nkerefi in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu state, was killed in what it described as a suspected assassination.
The union stated the incident displays a disturbing sample of violence in opposition to Nigerian nationals residing in South Africa.
NUSA known as on the South African authorities, significantly the minister of police and the nationwide commissioner of the South African Police Service, to conduct a radical, clear and neutral investigation.
The union urged authorities to make sure that anybody discovered culpable is prosecuted in accordance with the regulation.
“NUSA equally calls on the Nigerian authorities by way of the workplaces of our consul-general and the excessive commissioner to actively interact diplomatically with their South African counterparts,” the assertion stated.
The union additionally urged the Nigerian mission to work carefully with NUSA to deal with the recurring violence by way of diplomatic and authorized means.
NUSA stated it stays assured in South Africa’s justice system and expressed hope that these accountable could be recognized and dropped at justice.
The union stated justice would assist the sufferer’s household discover closure.
NUSA urged Nigerians residing in South Africa to stay calm and law-abiding through the interval of mourning.
The union stated it’s working with related authorities to make sure that justice is served.